Virginia sports betting outpacing Tennessee
- Jun 7, 2021
Virginia appears poised to surpass Tennessee as the state to reach $1 billion in online wagering on sporting events the fastest, despite an April decline.
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Sportsbooks Pay Up After Rahm Withdraws from Memorial Tournament with Positive COVID-19 Test
- Jun 7, 2021
Rahm proceeded to test negative each day. But a test from just after his rain-delayed second round – which wrapped up Saturday morning – came back positive while he was still on the course. A PGA Tour medical advisor requested confirmation of that result, which came back at 6:05 pm, just when Rahm was finishing up the round.
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Sports betting gold rush leaves problem gamblers behind
- Jun 7, 2021
In addition to allowing sports betting, states are making it legal for bets to be made online or with mobile apps. But the rules for these new ways to make a bet differ from state to state. And in many cases, state lawmakers are relying mainly on the promises of technology and operators to protect consumers and prevent problem gambling.
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Sports bettor sentenced after pleading guilty to threatening Tampa Bay Rays players
- Jun 7, 2021
A 24-year-old sports bettor, who was accused of threatening professional and collegiate athletes on social media, was sentenced to 36 months of probation Thursday in federal court in Tampa, Florida.
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Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and BetMGM partner on multi-year deal
- Jun 4, 2021
Partnerships in the sports-betting industry continue, as NHL legend Wayne Gretzky is the latest to partner with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company. The two announced a partnership on a multi-year deal where Gretzky will serve as a BetMGM brand ambassador.
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New Hampshire Sports Betting Reports Low April Numbers; $37.4M in Wagers
- Jun 4, 2021
The New Hampshire Lottery recently announced the April sports betting numbers, and it was a disappointing month for the industry. The total sports betting handle was just $46.7 million after it climbed up to nearly $56 million in March.
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BetMGM Named Exclusive Sports Betting Partner of The Hockey News
- Jun 4, 2021
The Hockey News and BetMGM have come together for a multi-year partnership to have BetMGM become the exclusive sports betting partner of the storied hockey publication.
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Would you bet on sports through your TV? FuboTV is trying to find out
- Jun 3, 2021
Inside FuboTV’s Roku and Android apps, viewers will be able to pull up a dashboard of live stats by scrolling up on the video stream. From there, they’ll get to answer a handful of quiz questions—for instance, “which team will score first in the second half?”—for a chance to win a free year of Fubo’s service, which normally costs $65 per month.
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76ers, Wizards play first game at venue with legal sportsbook
- Jun 3, 2021
The Washington Wizards hosted the Philadelphia 76ers last Saturday at Capital One Arena in the first game at a U.S. venue where a legal bookmaker was accepting bets.
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Bally’s Board Chairman Thinks Bally Bet Will Complement, Not Cannibalize The Company’s Retail Casino Business
- Jun 3, 2021
Using words like “complement” and “connection,” Bally’s Board Chairman Soohyung Kim told Online Poker Report the future of online gambling is working together with land-based casinos, not against them. He said the company’s merger with Gamesys “positions Bally’s to be a market leader.
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Spurs legend Tony Parker is 'very excited' to be the first qualified player for WSOP Main Event
- Jun 2, 2021
According to Gregorgy Chochon, director of the World Series of Poker for Caesars Entertainment, the French basketball legend is the first qualified player for the World Series of Poker Main Event.
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Sportsbook Stock Investors Betting On Online Casino Expansion In US
- Jun 2, 2021
Online gambling restrictions have been eased in many locations, and gamblers who had never thought to look for online versions of their favorite games have quickly discovered the advantages that existed in the online casino space.
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